Laurel's heart nearly shattered when she saw CNRI collapse with both Tommy and the Hood inside. However, just before the building became down, she saw the Hood help Tommy limp out of the building just in time.

"Tommy." Laurel cried in relief as she ran up to him.

"Laurel." Tommy said.

Laurel looked up at the vigilante, who looked like he was preparing to make his departure.

"Thank you." Laurel said to him.

The Hood just nodded as he walked away.

Tommy Merlyn had just regained consciousness to find that he was in a hospital bed and there was someone in his room.

"Oliver." Tommy said to his best friend, who was sleeping in a chair next to his bed.

"Hey, about time you woke up." Oliver said as he stretched and opened his eyes.

"How long have I been unconscious?" Tommy asked.

"Nearly a week. The doctors weren't sure you'd pull through." Oliver said.

"Well I'm glad I did, because I need to tell you that I was wrong about you Oliver. You're not a killer. You're a hero." Tommy said.

"You do know I lied when I said I didn't kill your dad right." Oliver said.

"No you didn't." Tommy said.

"What?" Oliver asked.

"My father died when my mother did. The man you fought was just someone who looked, moved and sounded like him. I realize that now." Tommy said.

"So we're good?" Oliver asked.

"We're great." Tommy said and Oliver smiled in relief that he and Tommy were friends again.

"So, what happens now?" Tommy asked.

"Well, for one thing, both of our family's names have been seriously damaged by the association with the Undertaking. I've already started looking into taking over Queen Consolidated, along with taking business classes at SCU. What about you?" Oliver asked.

"My dad was already grooming me to take over the family business anyways, but you know that's not what I meant." Tommy said.

"Laurel." Oliver said.

"Oliver, as much as I love her, I can't be with her knowing that she'd rather be with you." Tommy said.

"Tommy, you know why I can't be with her. I don't deserve her. Besides, even though the Undertaking has been prevented, my work is not done. This city needs saving now more than ever." Oliver said.

"And honestly, that just sounds like another reason you and Laurel should try and work things out. After all, you've already been close to alone for nearly 6 years now. You need someone in your life like Laurel." Tommy said.

"Tommy, we both know that eventually Laurel will start asking questions about what happened to me those 5 years I was gone and considering that I've already lied to her enough over the past year alone, I don't think I can handle a relationship based on lies and she deserves better than to be in one like that." Oliver said.

"So don't lie to her." Tommy said.

"You think I should tell Laurel the truth?" Oliver asked.

"I think you should've done that a long time ago." Tommy said.

"How is it that almost dying is what it took to get you to mature completely?" Oliver asked him jokingly.

Tommy laughed a bit, but before he could respond, there was a knock on the door.

"Can I come in?" Laurel asked as she stood in the doorway.

"Of course." Tommy said.

"I'll come check on you later. I need to go see Thea." Oliver said as he got up to leave.

"Looking forward to it." Tommy said with a smile as he watched Oliver leave.

"I take it that you and Oliver are back on friendly terms again." Laurel said.

"Yeah, we worked things out." Tommy said.

"Well, what about us?" Laurel asked.

"Laurel, I saw you with Oliver the night before the Undertaking." Tommy said.

"What?" Laurel asked.

"Through your window and before you say anything, I was coming to apologize to you when I saw you and Oliver kissing." Tommy said.

"Tommy, I know I can never justify what you saw, but?" Laurel said.

"No, Laurel, it's okay. If you want to be with Oliver, I get it. I just hope we can at least still be friends." Tommy said.

Laurel smiled at him and said "I'd like nothing more and thank you for being so understanding."

"Well, I'm sure I'm being more understanding than your dad will be when he finds out." Tommy said with a small smile.

"Oh god, I don't even want to think about that. But Tommy, as much as I love Oliver, I can't help but feel like he's keeping something big from me." Laurel said.

"Well Laurel, to be fair, he was stranded on an island for 5 years. There's bound to be secrets about that. Just, don't push him, he'll open up when he's ready." Tommy said.

"You should really consider becoming a relationship counselor." Laurel said with a chuckle.

"Tempting, but someone has to clean up the mess my father's made of my family's company." Tommy said.

Laurel smiled as her phone rang and she saw it was a call from the District Attorney's office.

"I have to take this. Get well soon." Laurel said as she kissed Tommy's cheek before heading out.